French finance minister Le Maire speaking to France 2 tv 19 Sept
- 2018 2.6%
- wealth must be created before it can be distributed
- 2018 budget will support French economy
- public spending will be cut from 54.6% to 50% of GDP in 5 years
- spending likely to be cut by €16bln in 2018
"We're asking for efforts from everyone"
Good luck with that one Bruno.
Meanwhile EURUSD holding most of the session gains so far at 1.1983 but off 1.1992 highs.
EURGBP still supported too and helping to cap cable above 1.3550.
French fin min Le Maire - Looking to cut public spending